Community Resources

Community Type
Young Womens Resource Center
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Address:

818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.244.4901

Licensed mental health counselors provide one-on-one, couples, and/or family therapy to young women in schools, as well as young moms and at the Young Women's Resource Center.

 

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Your Life Iowa
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Phone:
1.855.581.8111

1.855.581.8111 (call) 1.855.895.8398 (text)

Provides help for alcohol, drug and gambling problems, suicidal thoughts, and more from experts dedicated to the health of Iowans. Chat live, get reliable information and treatment options, and find help near you.

Hours: 24/7

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Youth Law Center
Youth Law Center graphic
Address:

300 Walnut Street, #295
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.244.1172

515.244.1172 OR 1.800.728.1172

Provides free juvenile court representation to Polk County youth and free legal advice to youth across the State of Iowa.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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YSS
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Address:

612 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.883.2379, 515.233.4930 (Residential Addiction Treatment)

Shelter for youth experiencing homelessness. Programs include housing for homeless young families (age 16-25) and their children for up to two years (Lighthouse Transitional Living Program) and rapid rehousing for youth (age 18-22) to live in their own apartment, while still receiving support from Rapid Rehousing program staff and rent assistance on a sliding scale. 

YSS Residential Addiction Treatment provides a successful, individualized and evidence-based recovery program for youth (ages 12-18) in a safe, homelike atmosphere.

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